This session focuses on the vital role cancer nurses play in prevention and early detection—equipping you with the tools to confidently engage patients in conversations around lifestyle risks, national screening programs, and access to care.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
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Define the cancer nurse’s role in prevention and early detection
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Identify key modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for common cancers
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Understand and explain the national cancer screening programs and their target populations
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Communicate effectively with patients about prevention and screening
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Reflect on how social determinants of health affect cancer risk and access—particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those in rural and remote areas, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities
This session is essential for nurses looking to build confidence in public health and primary prevention, and to better advocate for equity in cancer outcomes.
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